In 428AD, Bodhi, Prince of Southern India, becomes a Buddhist monk and sets off for China, earning a hallowed reputation as a mystical martial artist. Following his death, his remains mysteriously disappear. It is rumored that his remains contain the secret to obtaining limitless power and ruling the martial arts world. Centuries later, The Dark Stone emerges as a team of deadly assassins; their best assassin is the ruthless, invincible Drizzle (Kelly Lin). On her latest mission, Drizzle takes out Zhang Haiduan, a high-ranking court official. Zhangˇ¦s son, Renfeng (Guo Xiaodong), while mourning his fatherˇ¦s death, is also attacked and seemingly killed by Drizzle and her fellow assassins.